Liquor license could be issue in selling downtown bars
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The "For Sale" sign is up, and a price has been set. The piece of downtown Wilmington up for grabs: Orton's Pool Hall and Longstreet's Irish Pub.The owners of the bars are also...
View ArticleFront Street to see new businesses
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)-- Downtown Wilmington might be starting to bounce back as a handful of businesses will be opening on Front Street. A few of those places are replacing legendary city locations...
View ArticleNew owners wait for ABC permit to reopen bars downtown
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Two downtown Wilmington bars are in the process of opening back up, but what they need the most they still don't have. Orton's Pool Hall and the former Rox night club are in...
View ArticleBUILDING HISTORY: Orton's Pool Room
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- This Halloween, why not visit a local haunt that people say is haunted.Orton's Pool Room has its own place in national history; one that was almost lost until new owners saved...
View ArticleFundraiser for historic buildings at Orton’s
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The Historic Wilmington Foundation has been saving old building here for years, now some younger members have joined the cause. History's Future held a fund raiser at Orton's...
View ArticleOrton's Bar and Poolroom closing
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- It is just that kind of place. Orton's in Wilmington has been serving drinks on Front Street for a long time. A short walk down the stairs, raise a few glasses and lift your...
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